Hello Reader!!
This is Arijit Bhattacharya,

I’m a Ph.D. scholar in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience at the Mind Brain Body Society Lab, Department of Psychology, Ashoka University, India, working in collaboration with the National Neuroimaging Facility, National Brain Research Centre (NBRC). I am also an OxCIN Global Scholar 2025/26 at the Oxford Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, University of Oxford. My research lies at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging, with a focus on MR Spectroscopy, fMRI, emotion, music cognition, and neuropsychological conditions. I am also deeply interested in how computational and statistical models, together with the principles of brain imaging technologies, can help us better understand the chemistry and dynamics of the human brain.

I hold a dual degree (B.Tech. and M.Tech.) in Biotechnology from the School of Biotechnology, KIIT Deemed to be University. My master’s dissertation was conducted at the Department of Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), followed by an extended research internship in Cognitive Neurology which I extended till my first year of PhD. I’ve also completed a MicroBachelors Certificate program in Neuroscience from Harvard University Online (HarvardX via EDX), further grounding my interdisciplinary interest in the brain and behavior.

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Music has been an inseparable part of my life since childhood. I began learning Sitar at the age of 10 under Shri. Bivas Samanta, rooted in the Imdadkhani Gharana. After five years of training, I took a brief pause in my musical journey due to academic and personal commitments; a familiar chapter in many musicians’ lives. Later, I resumed my training under the guidance of Pt. Purbayan Chatterjee, aligning with the Senia Maihar Gharana, which brought a fresh perspective and deepened my connection with the instrument.

Over the past 15+ years, my passion for Indian classical music has only grown stronger. Alongside the sitar, I gradually developed an interest in the Indian Bamboo Flute known as Bansuri. I began my flute training with Sri Saurabh Vartak, and eventually became a disciple of Pt. Purbayan Chatterjee in this art form as well. Today, I have the honor of learning the bansuri under both Pt. Purbayan Chatterjee and Vidushi Debopriya Chatterjee.

In addition to the sitar and bansuri, I enjoy singing and and learning other musical instruments.

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I started The Musical Brains simply out of curiosity and a desire to share. With no prior blogging experience, I built this platform from scratch to explore and write about the things I love; Neuroscience and Music.

Through this blog, I aim to make complex scientific and musical concepts accessible, engaging, and thought-provoking for everyone. Whether you're a fellow researcher, musician, student, or just an inquisitive reader, I hope these writings not only inform but inspire. Your presence and feedback are always welcome on this journey of learning and exploration.

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For collaboration opportunities or permission to use any of my blogs, music, posters, illustrations, or videos, please feel free to get in touch via email:
arijitbhattacharyablog@gmail.com